Geminid meteors still possible tonight

Even though the Geminid meteor shower officially peaked Saturday morning, stargazers can still expect to see shooting stars well into Sunday morning.

The International Meteor Organization reported Geminid rates from 100 to 200 per hour earlier Saturday morning. Unfortunately, Oklahoma was blanketed with low level clouds at that time.

Saturday night, skies will remain clear and viewers should still expect to see several of the Geminid meteors. If you decide to go out to look for them, the best time will likely be several hours before daybreak when the near-full moon is lower in the sky.

For best viewing, stargazers should try to get away from city lights also.

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